Flights Istanbul → Seoul
As of October 2026, economy flights from Istanbul to Seoul have a typical range USD 850–1591, median USD 1173. Full range across all 230 offers: USD 625–1733. We analyzed 230 offers from 25 airlines in a single price check.
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Best offers by airline: Istanbul → Seoul
Based on 230 offers · October 2026. Prices and availability change — run a live search to confirm.
Bag & seat fees: Istanbul → Seoul
Add-on pricing from the cheapest available offer per airline · October 2026 · USD
| Airline | Carry-on | Checked bag | Seat selection |
|---|---|---|---|
| Qatar Airways | Included | Included | — |
| Etihad Airways | Included | Included | — |
| Thai Airways | Included | Included | — |
| Oman Air | Included | Included | — |
| Air Astana | Included | USD 8 | — |
| Pegasus Airlines | USD 12 | USD 25 | — |
| Asiana Airlines | Included | Included | — |
| Lufthansa | Included | USD 35 | — |
| LOT | Included | USD 25 | — |
| Turkish Airlines | Included | Included | — |
| Emirates | Included | Included | — |
| Air France | Included | USD 35 | — |
| KLM | Included | USD 35 | — |
| Air China | Included | Included | — |
| Garuda Indonesia | Included | Included | — |
Fees are estimates from the prices we checked and may not reflect your specific itinerary, booking class, or payment method. Run a live search for exact pricing.
How much do flights from Istanbul to Seoul cost?
Based on 230 offers · October 2026
Istanbul to Seoul flights ranged from USD 625 to USD 1733 across 230 offers analyzed in October 2026. The chart below shows how prices distributed across all 230 offers.
These 230 offers (October 2026) span multiple departure dates and booking windows — your travel dates may fall anywhere in this distribution. Only a live search shows where your specific trip lands.
50% of offers priced between USD 948 and USD 1412
What hidden fees do Istanbul to Seoul flights charge?
Ancillary fees — bags, seat selection, and payment surcharges — can add 10–25% to the base fare on Istanbul to Seoul routes. The breakdown below is based on 230 offers analyzed in October 2026.
| Carrier | Avg fee (USD) | % of base fare |
|---|---|---|
| QR | 20 | 2% |
| EY | 15 | 1% |
| TG | 0 | 0% |
| WY | 10 | 1% |
| KC | 11 | 1% |
| PC | 42 | 3% |
| OZ | 15 | 1% |
| LH | 45 | 4% |
| LO | 33 | 3% |
| TK | 10 | 1% |
| EK | 20 | 1% |
| AF | 47 | 4% |
| KL | 47 | 3% |
| CA | 30 | 2% |
| GA | 15 | 1% |
Air France: base ~USD 1181 + fees USD 47 = ~USD 1228 total. Turkish Airlines: base ~USD 1493 + fees USD 10 = ~USD 1503 total.
Air France's USD 47 ancillary fees narrow the gap with Turkish Airlines's lower-fee model — the USD 312 base difference shrinks to USD 275 after fees. Always compare total cost, not just the advertised base fare.
Estimates based on median total minus average ancillary fee. Actual base fares vary by itinerary.Fee levels vary significantly across carriers on this route — some carriers charge 50%+ above the base fare in ancillary fees.
Run your search to see itemized fees for your itineraryWhich airline is cheapest from Istanbul to Seoul?
25 airlines flew Istanbul to Seoul in this dataset. Knowing the airline isn't enough — the typical fare range below shows how far prices swing on each one. Median and range include all fees we recorded.
| Airline | Offers | Typical range (USD) | Median (USD) | Fees (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Qatar Airways | 1 | — | 626 | n/a |
 HH | 4 | 796–878 | 854 | n/a |
 Oman Air | 7 | 847–993 | 880 | 10 (1%) |
 DV | 18 | 722–1122 | 915 | n/a |
 OM | 20 | 744–1098 | 923 | n/a |
 THAI | 1 | — | 949 | n/a |
 C6 | 3 | 804–1038 | 979 | n/a |
 Thai Airways | 10 | 862–1197 | 1041 | 0 (0%) |
 Lufthansa | 1 | — | 1057 | 45 (4%) |
 FlyArystan | 18 | 908–1406 | 1089 | 11 (1%) |
 Qatar Airways | 31 | 862–1278 | 1118 | 20 (2%) |
 Etihad Airways | 20 | 857–1555 | 1121 | 15 (1%) |
 LOT Polish Airlines | 3 | 1141–1166 | 1161 | 33 (3%) |
 Pegasus Airlines | 5 | 994–1472 | 1225 | 42 (3%) |
 Air France | 5 | 1215–1253 | 1228 | 47 (4%) |
 Pegasus | 1 | — | 1241 | n/a |
 Asiana Airlines | 9 | 1043–1364 | 1296 | 15 (1%) |
 Turkish Airlines | 2 | — | 1307 | n/a |
 Emirates | 24 | 1232–1478 | 1328 | 20 (2%) |
 Air China | 4 | 1315–1676 | 1492 | 30 (2%) |
 Turkish Airlines | 20 | 1254–1731 | 1503 | 10 (1%) |
 flydubai | 1 | — | 1525 | n/a |
 KLM | 14 | 1254–1692 | 1567 | 47 (3%) |
 Garuda Indonesia | 1 | — | 1578 | 15 (1%) |
 HY | 7 | 1320–1660 | 1618 | n/a |
Where do the best Istanbul → Seoul prices come from?
We checked direct airlines, travel agencies, and meta-search for this route. On this route the lowest median came from meta-search sources, but the cheapest channel shifts by route and date — which is exactly why a live search across all of them wins.
We compare every airline and the major booking sites but never disclose which — that's our edge. Prices are the ones we observed and aren't official data from any platform. Run a live search and we bring you the cheapest, wherever it is.
Key facts: Istanbul to Seoul flights
- Full-service carriers on Istanbul–Seoul cost 0.9x more than budget airlines (USD 1165 vs USD 1330 median; overall median USD 1173).
- AF charges 4.7x more in ancillary fees than TK — USD 47 vs USD 10 avg per booking.
- The same route priced USD 107 apart depending on where it was booked — the lowest median was USD 1167. We search every airline and the major booking sites at once so you always see that lowest price.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a flight from Istanbul to Seoul cost?
- Based on 230 offers analyzed, Istanbul to Seoul flights range from USD 625 to USD 1733, with a median price of USD 1173. Search for your specific dates →
- What hidden fees should I expect on Istanbul to Seoul flights?
- On average, ancillary fees (bags, seat selection) add USD 20 to the base fare on Istanbul to Seoul flights. See itemized fees for your itinerary →
- Which airline is cheapest on Istanbul to Seoul including all fees?
- Qatar Airways has the lowest median fare on Istanbul to Seoul at USD 626 (median across 1 offers in our snapshot). Check which airline wins on your dates →
- Which booking site has the cheapest Istanbul–Seoul flights?
- It depends on your dates — no single site is always cheapest. We search every airline and the major booking sites at once (travel agencies and meta-search included) and surface whichever is lowest; the best median in this snapshot was USD 1167. Run a live search and we'll find the cheapest for you →
- Why do prices vary so much on Istanbul to Seoul routes?
- Istanbul to Seoul has 25 airlines competing, creating a price range from USD 625 to USD 1733 across 230 offers. Prices on this route change with booking timing, advance purchase, and ancillary add-ons. Find where your trip lands in the distribution →
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